Nurses are special people who combine compassion with competence. They are responsible, detail-oriented people who work in a very fast-paced and changing profession. One thing that hasn't changed in recent years is a grave concern over a shortage of nurses. More new jobs are expected to be created for registered nurses than for any other occupation, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Our mission is to provide excellent education that prepares the learner to become a member of the nursing profession, meeting the needs of diverse populations.

Degrees & Certificates

Our Nursing Program prepares you for a career as a registered nurse. Admission into the program is a precise process. Although we provide you with information on this Web page, we always encourage you to consult the latest catalog for details.

Practical Nurse Exit Option: Students may complete the first year of the A.A.S. Nursing Program and NUR 169 to receive a certificate and be eligible to apply to take the Licensed Practical Nurse examination, NCLEX-PN.

We also have a two-plus-two program partnership with Metropolitan State University of Denver to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Learn more.

Dual Enrollment Program: While taking courses at FRCC toward your A.A.S. in Nursing you can take online courses from Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (UCCS) that count toward obtaining a BSN. For more information, visit the UCCS Nursing website.

Getting Started

There is a lot to learn about the Westminster Campus Nursing Program. Use the links below to get started.

Nursing Information Sessions

Nursing Program information sessions provide details on the application process, required prerequisite courses, estimated program costs and wait list information. They are held the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm in Room B0353. (Note: No meetings are held in July or December, or if the campus is closed.)<< Return

Nurse Aide Information Sessions

Students interested in the Nurse Aide program must attend an information session to obtain an application packet. Upcoming information sessions:

Program Requirements

Front Range Community College has adopted standards for admission, progression and graduation of all Nursing Program students in clinical courses involving direct client care. Candidates for these degrees must be able to meet these required minimum standards for successful completion of degree requirements.

Thank you for your patience as we transition to this new admissions process. For detailed information on the process, we highly recommended you attend a nursing information session, held on the second Wednesday of the month (except for July and December) 6:00pm in Room B0353. Find this room on a map.

If you plan to take your nursing prerequisite courses at Front Range Community College, you must first apply to the college.

It is highly recommended you meet with the Allied Health and Nursing Advisor, Laura Roecker, to plan your program of study.

Student Resources

Accreditation

The Westminster Campus Nursing Program has continuing full approval from the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The Westminster Campus is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission For Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN).